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Croacka  
#1 Posted : Monday, November 18, 2013 4:01:38 AM(UTC)
Croacka

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I was experiencing a problem last week with my freezer running about 30F yet the fridge was ok (around 38-40).

After doing some research, I pulled it from the wall and got rid of all the dust around the condenser coils/fan/etc. The fan and compressor both seemed to be running and I figured this would fix the problem. ....Even though it was quite dusty, this didnt seem to help.

I removed the panel inside the freezer to find some ice on the lower section of coils, but i didnt think it was enough to block flow.....I defrosted the ice and plugged everything back in, and the temperature seemed to be about the same as before.

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I ordered a new defrost heater, defrost thermostat, and 2 temperature sensors. The defrost heater didnt fit my model like I thought it would (wasn't wide enough), but i did replace the thermostat as well as the two temperature sensors in the freezer. (I did not have a multimeter to check the ones I replaced, I just went with new ones since they were cheap.)

After replacing the parts, and plugging it back in last night, the temperature seems to be about 30F in the freezer, but the fridge is still at about 50-55 (this is after 12 hours of being plugged in). I think my problem must be something on the compressor and/or board.

Any advice? I am not at home so I can't test anything right now but I may be able to answer questions.
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Appliance Ninja  
#2 Posted : Monday, November 18, 2013 6:19:29 AM(UTC)
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The partial, heavy frost on the small section of the evaporator indicates a sealed system issue, likely a low refrigerant level. A sealed system repair is not something you will be able to repair as it requires specialized equipment and training. A leak repair usually runs about $200-250 for labor and then whatever parts may be necessary to correct the leak, often times the evaporator, a new filter drier and some fittings. It will not be an easy inexpensive repair, I am afraid.
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